Dowco 73582 Series User manual

140322-00 | 02/19
Dowco Marine, Inc. | 1610 Frisco Road, Lebanon MO 65536 | dowcomarine.com | [phone]
40”
FROM CENTER OF CLEAT
90" 54"130"
44 ½”
FROM CENTER OF CLEAT
46 ½”
FROM CENTER OF
CLEAT 1/4-20 X 2”
FLAT HD FASTENER
DECK BUTTON
FLAT WASHER
1/4-20
LOCKING NUT
FIBERGLASS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2012-18 Bimini Top
Mako Pro 17 Skiff CC
PARTS LIST
DESCRIPTION
Top / Boot / Frame / Hardware
Frame
Boot
Top / Boot
Top
Hardware Kit
PART NUMBER
73582-XX
20166-99
44117-XX
44118-XX
44116-XX
20161-00
FIG. 1
DETAIL A
NOTE:
1. Main frame buttons to be mounted with the release latch
toward front of boat. Other buttons mounted with release
latch to the rear.
2. All measurements to the center-line of buttons.
3. All deck buttons must be mounted with thru-bolts. See
Detail A.

140322-00 | 02/19
Dowco Marine, Inc. | 1610 Frisco Road, Lebanon MO 65536 | dowcomarine.com | [phone]
STEP 1
Install the deck buttons and eye straps on top of the gunwale. Starting at the center of a cleat, measure forward 44 ½" for the main frame
button location. Then measure 36 ½" back for the hold down arm button location. Measure 40" foward for the eye strap.
STEP 2
Center buttons at each mark - use center punch to mark.
STEP 3
Use a ¼" drill to install the main frame deck button and the hold down arm button (Detail A). Use a 5/32" drill for the eye strap. Do not ever
size the holes for the eye strap.
STEP 4
Install the frame on the buttons. Two people may be required to prevent damage to the boat.
STEP 5
Attach the web straps to the front of the frame per Figure 2 and secure to the straps to the eye straps installed on the gunwale.
This frame can only be stored in an a radar arch position. It is not recommended to store the frame and top in a fully down position.
BUTTON LOCATION AND MOUNTING
STOWING THE TOP
NOTE:
Extra care should be taken when drilling into the fiberglass gunwale. Aer the holes are drilled, take a phillips head screwdriver and lightly chamfer the
outer edge of the hole. Failure to chamfer the holes will result in cracking and chipping of the fiberglass finish.
CAUTION:
Do not stow top while wet.
WARNING:
Do not trailer boat with top in radar arch position.
FIG. 1
WRAP AROUND FRAME AND TIGHTEN